ESWF 4390 - S390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Emergency Services Wildlnd FF

Description:

Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and University Advanced Standing. Introduces fire behavior calculations by manual methods, using nomograms and the Fire Behavior Handbook. Covers the determinants of fire behavior though studying inputs (weather, slope, fuels, and fuel moisture). Teaches how to interpret fire behavior outputs, documentation processes, and fire behavior briefing components. Meets or exceeds the requirements of NWCG S390 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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